Technical Writer, New Carrollton, MD Job in Not Specified, District Of Columbia US
Technical Writer, New Carrollton, MD
Job Description Job Title: Technical Writer, New Carrollton, MD Requisition ID: 12002GH Job Category: Writer 6 Primary Location: USA-MD: MARYLAND-NEW CARROLLTON Schedule: Full-time Job Type: Regular Employee Status: Regular Travel: No Job Posting: 2012-Feb-13 Description CSC is among the world's leading providers of information technology services and helps government and commercial organizations achieve business results through effective use of technology. CSC earns a customer-centric reputation for developing and managing solutions specifically tailored to each client's needs. No other company offers the same range of professional services and global reach as CSC does in areas like e-business strategies and technologies, management consulting, information systems consulting and integration, application software, and IT and business process outsourcing. Headquartered in Falls Church, Virginia, CSC is a diverse, global company with approximately 98,000 employees in 80 countries and reported revenue of $16.0 billion for the 12 months ended December 30, 2011. Awarded: "Best Place to Work for Recent Grads" (Experience, Inc.), FORTUNE's "World's Most Admired Companies", Top 5 IT Services Provider, and ASTD "BEST Award" for Exceptional Talent Development.For more information, visit the company's website at www.csc.com . CSC, in support of the Department of Labor, located in New Carrollton, MD has an immediate requirement for aTechnicalWriter/Editorto write, edit, and proofread complex technical data for use in documents such as manuals, procedures, and specifications.Also must be capable ofreviewing and providing input to documents prepared by others. US citizen or green card and must be able to pass the standard government background investigation. Essential Job Functions Researches, writes, edits, and proofreads more complex technical data for use in documents or sections of documents such as manuals, procedures and specifications to provide clients with information regarding technical areas in a less technical way. Reviews and revises documents prepared by others and coordinates the preparation of those materials for a completed product. Determines the scope and timeline of new documentation projects in order to plan projects. Leads and coordinates project plans, determines resources, etc. Ensures projects and products meet deadlines, quality standards and client needs. Interviews programmers, engineers, developers, and other technical personnel. Reads previous documentation and design notes, and uses computer based training or company technical products to gather and research more complex technical information for use in more complex documentation. Develops and establishes requirements based upon information gathered. Writes, organizes, enters and compiles more complex online help files to support end users. Ensures documents and materials adhere to established standards and guidelines; recommends revisions to standards and guidelines. Creates, compiles, and delivers more complex system/software developmental documentation packages including, but not limited to narratives, logic diagrams, input and output samples, input preparation instructions, job setup information, etc., from technical project team inputs, system requirements analysis, system design specifications, technical system design, technical procedure development, configuration control requirements, test and training specifications, and programming notes. Provides feedback and input and helps craft documentation provided by others. Establishes and creates style guidelines and standards for texts and illustrations to meet business needs. Provides leadership and work guidance to less experienced personnel. Qualifications Basic Qualifications Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience Bachelor's degree in communications, journalism, technical writing or related field preferred Six or more years of technical writing experience Experience working with desktop publishing, word processing, and on-line documentation software Experience working with industry writing style such as grammar, sentence form, and structure Experience working with company software products Other Qualifications Strong communication skills Good personal computer and business solutions software skills Strong proofreading andediting skills Leadership skills to guide and mentor the work of less experienced personnel Ability to convert technical knowledge into easily understood terms Ability to work independently and as part of a team Remote Work Authorized: No Relocation Assistence: Not Available Clearance Level: NACI